Máiréad
[mˠɑːˈɾʲeːd̪ˠ]feminine
The English name Margaret is translated into Irish as Máiréad. Wiktionary also lists Máighréad.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Máiréad | [mˠɑːˈɾʲeːd̪ˠ] (Munster, narrow) [ˈmˠɑːɾʲeːd̪ˠ] (Connacht, narrow) |
feminine |
| Máighréad | feminine |
The name is a feminine given name used in the Irish language.
Which one should you use?
Máighréad is a formal version of the name.
When do people say it?
A traditional Irish nickname associated with the name Margaret is Peigí.
Did you know?
- The name 'Máiréad' is actually a phonetic adaptation of the Greek name 'Margaritēs', which means 'pearl'.
- The use of the accent in Máiréad is not just for stress, but is a vital 'fada' that dictates the long vowel sound, a feature that determines the name's melodic quality in Irish poetry.
- In some parts of the Gaeltacht, the name Máiréad can be transformed into the nickname 'Mairéadín', adding a diminutive suffix that changes the rhythm of the name entirely.
Examples in context
- An dtuigeann tú an focal "Máiréad"?Do you understand the word "Máiréad"?
- Tá sí ag labhairt le Maighréad.She is speaking with Maighréad.
- Peigí is ainm do Mháire.Peigí is the name for Máire.
- Chonaic mé Máiréad inniu.I saw Máiréad today.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a woman they know.
- OisínAn bhfuil Máiréad anseo?Is Máiréad here?
- NiamhNíl, níl Máiréad anseo.No, Máiréad is not here.
- OisínAn bhfuil sí ag obair?Is she working?
- NiamhTá, tá Máiréad ag obair.Yes, Máiréad is working.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “margaret” translations and entries Máiréad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
